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1. Very good flavor

   Posted by Linda on Dec 9th 2019

   We found McNess vanilla while shopping at an Amish store in central Illinois. We had been using Watkins double strength Madagascar vanilla for years, but the price went up. We decided to try the McNess because it used Madagascar vanilla beans. We weren't sure we wanted to try it because of the vanillin used in it. But we gave it a try. We really like the flavor. We've been through our second 12 oz. bottle and we were happy we could get it on-line. So we ordered another and also one for our daughter.
   
   Response from Sugar River Trading/McNess Store…
   
   Hi Linda:
   
   We’re glad you brought up the subject of vanillin! There is a huge misconception of what vanillin and ethyl vanillin actually is, I’m guessing that you probably didn’t realize that they are both produced naturally in the vanilla plant and they are primarily what gives vanilla extract its flavor. However, just like we can mix hydrogen and oxygen together in a lab to make water, we can recreate the exact same molecules of vanillin and ethyl vanillin to enhance the flavor of our compound. (That’s why it’s double strength!)
   
   When you compare our compound to the Watkins “original gourmet baking vanilla”, you’ll notice that our most prominent ingredient (besides water and alcohol) is real vanilla bean extract. If you look at Watkins, their number one ingredient (besides water) is sugar*. We would never add sugar or corn syrup to our vanilla! The alcohol is of course required to produce an extract, that is what pulls the components of the vanilla bean into liquid form (“extracting” those components.)
   
   If you are interested in learning more, we asked Dr Barry Ferm to explain this in a video that you can view online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ2FApHXk4E&t=45s.
   
   *Source: https://www.watkins1868.com/products/Gourmet/Extracts/Baking-Vanilla-Extract-AllNatural-2oz/

2. Best Vanilla Ever

   Posted by Unknown on Dec 6th 2019

   Quality Vanilla that is the real thing, full flavored, smells fantastic and tastes even better.

3. It's the only vanilla extract for me!

   Posted by Kim Soard on Sep 10th 2019

   I have been a loyal customer of McNess Champion Vanilla for over 40 years. I was first introduced to it back in the 70's when they still did in-home parties. Love this stuff and I make sure I never run out. I always have a spare in the pantry.

4. Best Vanilla Extract EVER

   Posted by Unknown on Jul 31st 2019

   Growing up in rural Illinois, we were used to the McNess man coming to our home a few times a year. My mom always bought the Champion Vanilla, Cinnamon, and various other products, including the salve. Years later, I searched for and found McNess-Furst online and purchased the vanilla and the cinnamon. It's just the best product available, as far as I'm concerned. Thank you so much for offering these products after all these years!

5. The best

   Posted by Judy Johnson on Jul 16th 2019

   I have purchased other brands but always come back to McNess madagascar vanilla. It is wonderful.

6. Best vanilla out there!

   Posted by Angela on Jun 5th 2019

   I've been using this vanilla since my grandmother sold McNess 40 years ago. I've tried others and they simply don't compare. McNess is wonderful!

7. GREAT PRODUCT

   Posted by Unknown on May 9th 2019

   We wouldn't make homemade ice cream without this vanilla. BEST vanilla ever!

8. Madagascar Vanilla Beans-#1

   Posted by Kristine Neil on Apr 17th 2019

   I have only, just recieved my order; I AM expecting it to be better than McCormicks [Quality IS Everything!] Quality is expected = Nothing but the Best.

9. Best vanilla!

   Posted by susan on Jan 23rd 2019

   My family loves this vanilla--my mom always used this for her baking and kept us stocked up for the past 40 years. Since she has passed my children have been asking me about grandma's vanilla--hence the order for the gallon so that I can continue to keep my children stocked up for the next 40 years. Thanks.

10. Excellent flavored vanilla

    Posted by Shirley Rammer on Jan 3rd 2019

    Have been using McNess vanilla for about 60 years in my 68 years of marriage and will not use any other vanilla. Has excellent flavor and enhances all food that it is used in. Cannot do without in my baking and cooking.
    
    

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